The olegio Picasso in Alhaurín el Grande has become the first school in Andalucia to have a ‘Bosque de Libros’ (Forest of Books), an initiative of the Council and the Pacto Andaluz por el Libro to encourage reading in schools.
Redevelopment of the Centre for Social Affairs in Alhaurin el Grande
In theory, redevelopment work on the Centre for Social Affairs in Alhaurin el Grande is expected to be completed in December 2010.
Works starts on new location for the Municipal School of Music in Alhaurín el Grande
Work is being carried out on the old public library building in Alhaurín el Grande ready for its new occupants, the Municipal School of Music.
Celebrations in Alhaurín el Grande
This weekend in the La Mota area of Alhaurín el Grande is the romeria (pilgrimage) in honour of Cristo de las Agonías. The outward journey begins at 17:30 with the return journey on Sunday, the winner of the best float having the honour of carrying the statue back.
New library in Alhaurín el Grande
The new Camino de Málaga building in Alhaurín el Grande, which includes the Ildefonso Marzo public library, is now fully functional. The library, the most widely used facility, is open Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 13:30 and 16:30 to 20.30 and on Saturday from 09:30 to 13:30.
New Cultural Centre in Alhaurín el Grande
Alhaurín el Grande Council has inaugurated the new building which will house, amongst other things, the new Public Library, The Gerald Brenan Foundation and the Gustavo Thorlichen Foundation.
Escape from police cells
A seventh youth arrested in connection with the maltreatment of a bull during festivities in Alhaurín el Grande has managed to escape from jail and is now on the run.
Alhaurín el Grande Health Centre to cost more, but it’s a saving
The cost of the new Health Centre in Alhaurín el Grande has risen by 19% following a recent amendment to the project and the final cost is expected to be around €3.8 million.
Alhaurín el Grande Day of the Cross celebrations
The Cofradía de los Verdes (Brotherhood of the Greens) in Alhaurín el Grande are holding a series of events this weekend to mark the Day of the Cross, with processions on Sunday and Monday.
A-387 in Alhaurín el Grande closed to traffic
The A-387 between Alhaurín el Grande and the Puerto de los Pescadores roundabout will be close to traffic as from today and will remain closed for about two months due to major roadworks.